46% Aspirants Vote NEET UG Should Be Conducted Online After Paper Leaks: Shiksha Survey

A Shiksha survey has revealed that 46% of students want NEET UG to be conducted online after repeated NEET paper leak controversies. While 24% aspirants supported pen-and-paper exams with stronger security, 28% said the exam mode is not the issue, but preventing leaks is important. Read further to know more.

Amid growing concern over NEET paper leak 2026 and NTA's decision to cancel NEET UG 2026 exam, a recent survey conducted by Shiksha has highlighted students' demand for a change NEET 2026 exam mode. According to the survey, 46 per cent of students believe that NEET UG exam should be in online mode to reduce risk of NEET 2026 paper leaks. The online computer-based mode like JEE Main will improve the transparency of the exam and no need for NEET reexam would occur.

NTA has cancelled the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) on May 12, 2026 amid expected result announcement. The decision followed alleged NEET paper leak 2026. NTA has highlighted that sanctity of the examination was compromised. Over 22 Lakh students and parents have raised concerns regarding NTA's decision to conduct NEET 2026 in pen-and-paper mode, whereas other NTA exam like JEE Main & CUET is conducted in CBT mode. The repeated controversies have sparked debates on whether NEET UG should be conducted in online CBT mode or not.

46% Students Support Online NEET UG Exam

According to the Shiksha poll:

• 46% students said NEET UG should be conducted online
• 24% students supported the pen-and-paper mode with enhanced security
• 28% students said the examination mode is not the issue, but paper leaks must stop. 

Paper Leak Concerns Troubles Students 

The NEET UG paper leak news has created stress among students. Resultedly, 52% students have said that they are okay if the paper is offline, but the examination authorities should ensure tighter security and no scope of NEET paper leaks.

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